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  • Ondo Amotekun rescues five kidnap-victims

    Ondo Amotekun rescues five kidnap-victims

    Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, have rescued five persons who were abducted in various parts of the state.

    They were rescued after spending days in the forest and endured severe beatings from their captors.

    Four of the victims were kidnapped on Ore-Lagos highway while the other one was abducted at his Upemen residence on Owo-Ikare Road.

    Their abductors had demanded N150m ransom before they were rescued.

    Commander of Ondo Amotekun, Akogun Adeleye Adetunji, while presenting the rescued victims to the public, said Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa had directed security agencies to flush out kidnappers and stopped ransom payment.

    Adeleye said his men were mobilised to the forest a few minutes after the victims were abducted.

    He said: “I want to tell you that by the grace of God, the Amotekun Corps have been able to recover them present here today without payment of ransom and no loss of lives.

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    “In the same vein, one Emmanuel Adeladun that was kidnapped on Ikare-Owo Road on the 6th of May was also rescued without payment of a kobo as ransom. Despite that the attackers inflicted several matchet cuts and wounds on him, we acted on credible intelligence and we were able to secure his release.

    “In the case of Emmanuel Adeladun, they started with a ransom of N50million. On the day, they told him he was going to be killed if funds were not paid; they were actually expecting the money. We told them we are bringing N10million in exchange for him but we were able to get him without the payment of one kobo.

    “In the case of Ayodele Olatunji and Stanley, they were expecting N100million but we told them that we are bringing N15million and we were able to rescue them without payment of one kobo and no casualty.”

  • One killed in Osun as Amotekun Corps, masquerade adherent clash

    One killed in Osun as Amotekun Corps, masquerade adherent clash

    Tragedy struck in Ikirun headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State after a masquerade adherent was killed in a clash with Amotekun Corps.

    The Nation gathered that the incident happened during the procession of the popular Orogunmeji Egungun festival in Ikirun.

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    A source named Dayo explained: “During the parade of the Orogunmeji festival, close to a supermarket in Ikirun, chaos erupted and led to the dragging of rifle with one of the Amotekun Corps and one of the followers of the Orogunmeji Masquerade, named Olubukola, also a truck driver at Eko-Ende Tipper Motor Par.’’

  • Amotekun Corps intercepts, returns 114 wanderers

    Amotekun Corps intercepts, returns 114 wanderers

    Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has intercepted and returned 114 persons found wandering inside forests.

    The suspects were said to have not been able to explain what they were doing inside the forests.after they were dropped off by two trucks.

    Ondo Amotekun Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, who spoke in Akure, the state capital, said the suspects dispersed in the forests.

    According to him, “In the last few weeks, we have been engaged in running battles with strangers infiltrating our forests in Ondo State. The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has directed that individuals without legitimate business in the deep forests should be evacuated and sent back.”

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    “Upon profiling them, it was discovered that all but three had no knowledge of where they were being taken. They had no idea. Their masters simply sent them into the forest to await further directives.The governor has, therefore, ordered their immediate return. Yes, there is freedom of movement in Nigeria, but it must be purposeful.

    “Over 100 young men, without any clear purpose or destination, were intercepted at various points. What would they become if left unchecked? Criminals! We have been battling kidnappers and armed robbers across the state, and we are resolute in ridding Ondo of such elements. If you have no legitimate reason to be in our forests, what exactly are you doing there?

    “If you are not adding value to Ondo State, do not bring us problems,” Adeleye emphasised and to criminals, let this serve as a final warning; there is no hiding place for you here.”

  • Synergy between Army, Amotekun corps enhances crime-fighting in Ondo – Commander

    Synergy between Army, Amotekun corps enhances crime-fighting in Ondo – Commander

    Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army (NA), Brigadier General Justin Ifeanyi, attributed the successes in battling crime in Ondo State to actionable information provided by the Ondo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps.

    Brigadier General Ifeanyi credited the existing synergy among security agencies in the state for this achievement.

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    He made these remarks during a courtesy visit to the Commander of the Ondo Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, in Akure. As the new Commander in Ondo State, Brigadier General Ifeanyi emphasized the importance of introducing himself and building strong working relationships.

    “From what I was told, the Army has been working in synergy, particularly at the local level, with your operatives. Most of your men are infused in all the local government areas. They have been passing actionable information,” he stated. “We want the already established synergy to continue and take it to the next level. We will cooperate and work with your people to curtail crime, especially kidnapping.”

    The Ondo Amotekun Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, confirmed that the synergy between Amotekun and the Nigerian Army remains strong and successful. He expressed his desire for the collaboration to continue.

  • We are still on red alert over ISWAP scare, says Ondo Amotekun

    We are still on red alert over ISWAP scare, says Ondo Amotekun

    The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, said its operatives were still on red alert to ward off influx of bandits into the state.

    It said its constant border patrols and grassroot intelligence have led to arrest of over 300 suspects from 15 locations across the 18 local government areas.

    Commander of Ondo Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, who spoke in Akure, said influx of bandits into the South-West region made the  state be o on high alert with a view to ensure safety of residents in the state.

    Adeleye said many of the suspects arrested  in border communities of the state were linked to criminal activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery, housebreaking, and other offenses.

    According to him: “We rely heavily on grassroots intelligence. In the last three months, we arrested and paraded over 300 suspects across approximately 15 locations in the 18 local government areas of the state

    “Most of them were apprehended in connection with crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, housebreaking, and other minor offenses.

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    “We also have what we call Amotekun ambassadors, who operate discreetly within communities as part of our intelligence unit.

     “These ambassadors move across towns and villages, gathering grassroots information to help identify bad actors who collaborate with criminals.

    “This system has been yielding remarkable results for us.

    “All the criminals we have apprehended so far were as a result of the grassroots intelligence reports we received from villages and towns within the state.

    By and large, addressing the issue of domestic security requires homegrown solutions tailored to tackle our perennial local criminal activities.”

  • Makinde to employ more Amotekun Corps, build two airstrips in 12 months

    Makinde to employ more Amotekun Corps, build two airstrips in 12 months

    Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday said he will engage more operatives into the Oyo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps and create an arm of the Corps that will use aircraft and drones for surveillance activities.

    He said his administration will also build two airstrips to be located in Igbeti, Olorunsogo local government area and Otu, Itesiwaju local government areas.

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    Makinde said the plans will be achieved within the next one year.

    The Governor spoke at the passing out of parade of 480 Forest Rangers out of 561 new recruits of the Corps at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Iseyin.